Gig Review LLC 18th January
My first gig back reviewing LLC this year and as usual Dan Willis was propping up all the acts on stage. No need for a mic as we had an small crowd, but Dan used one anyway to make him feel all tele! Nick Crano Cranston hit the stage first for his mighty new year return to LLC. Looking very like a sexy Susan Boyle. He talked tv gubbins and about his quirky seedy world, with punchy speedy gags. Nick's never one to shy from controversy and tonight was no exception, creating a bit of hyper tension for the audience going on some wild tangents from his material, most of which was new nonsensical narrative wit.
Since Nick was the entire first third we had a quick break. Dan was saying he's good at the art of talking bollocks, not that we'd ever noticed. Dan told his Scottish walking story, involving tights and guns, he manged to turn it into a workshop and we all threw our twopence in. James Tillman was the first act on, last seen at this very venue at the laughing horse competition heat. Looking like a comedy version of Moby. He traveled up from Harrogate and had some nice one liners, with topics on the joys and pitfalls of family life. Referred to by an audience member as 'the stylish one'. Dan then did some dirty sex talk, very disturbing. Next was Richard Fortune who hasn't been in the north for over a decade. Another stylish comic. Talked up Harrogate and porn figures. Voyeuristic style, He had an interesting story about the perfect ass.
After another break the audience was hydrated and ready to listen to Dan talk about asian lasses tits (don't ask). Feeling chartable Dan gave the poor students in the corner a free bottle of wine and spotted a Justin Bieber lookalike in the crowd, and proceeded to torture him with that realisation. Fiona Blacktett came on, adding something sassy to the night. Posh persona with attention to detail. Ranty style, wondering what she could do with a maths degree. Periods and Ginger hair did wander into the material, in a seemingly infinite loop of her own sting of consciousness, memorising. Sean Turner was on last with his zany characterisation, but then again anyone who knows him wonders where the blur between character and Sean ends. Zany and weird in equal measure. A happy return to the club from yours truly the DR in the house.
Friday, December 03, 2010
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Nov 30th - Battling the Snow.
'Will anyone make it through this snow?' I thought on my way down to the old D&P tonight. But, with the exception of Paul Gerrard who was stuck in Middlesborough (the humanity!) all the acts and enough of an audience turned up to make the night a cosy gig. Dan willis took on compere duties and got us warmed up (though everyone still had their coats on.) First up was a real treat, John Scott (winner of the biggest prize in comedy £12,000 for Take the Mic) came down to try out the first rough sketches of what may become his Edinburgh show this year. It's lovely to have a real pro on the stage now and again. These first rough etchings would knock the finished products of many comics into a cocked hat.
Sharon Race (head honcho at the Telegraph's Laughing Lasses comedy night) plucked recent highlights from the Autumn telly schedules. Anne Widicome on Strictly came in for a special beating. Ben lowes Smith (looking the wintry gent in his aron sweater) got a bit surreal with his '3 cheeses go into a pub' joke. Baby of the bunch was Nicola Mantilios Lovett on her 3rd gig, brash and confident- was this a character or is she really like that? Nicola is half greek, so a greek-off was held with George- and she won!
We finished with a round of just a minute- but with Gaz - our stand in nicolas parsons- unavailable, something was not quite right.
FULL-JUST A MINUTE + Sharon Race,Paul Gerrard, Ben lowes-smith,Nicola Mantalios-lovett.THEME:Drugs.
Sharon Race (head honcho at the Telegraph's Laughing Lasses comedy night) plucked recent highlights from the Autumn telly schedules. Anne Widicome on Strictly came in for a special beating. Ben lowes Smith (looking the wintry gent in his aron sweater) got a bit surreal with his '3 cheeses go into a pub' joke. Baby of the bunch was Nicola Mantilios Lovett on her 3rd gig, brash and confident- was this a character or is she really like that? Nicola is half greek, so a greek-off was held with George- and she won!
We finished with a round of just a minute- but with Gaz - our stand in nicolas parsons- unavailable, something was not quite right.
FULL-JUST A MINUTE + Sharon Race,Paul Gerrard, Ben lowes-smith,Nicola Mantalios-lovett.THEME:Drugs.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
2ND NOV 2010
A rumour that we had some free spaces caused a flood of comics to turn up on the night. Actually we had 2 free spaces, and me and Howard wanted them. However, I backed down, Howard compered and we gave several keen comics 5 minute sets, which brightened up the night no end. But for future reference YOU NEED TO BOOK!So Howard Lee took over compere duties. Lately you're more likely to have seen Howard acting as resident photographer, but he took to it like a duck to water. Some snappy one liners to start and even a finish the lyric sing-a-long. Howard even pleased our resident grumpy old man (Barry) by clearly stating the acts names before the intro music obscured them.
Ex-actor Phil Harker gave us the gift of a hippo impression we could all take home and use to amuse our friends. Phil's acting skills were still obvious with some beautifully observed physical comedy. His girlfriend's slow blink was a highlight of the night.
Dave Spacey, a regular audience member and professional musician usually entertains apres' ski in his winter job as a ski instructor, and he got up to give us some of his funnier songs. A tune about tab smugglers and another about goths. Some great lines in there, but used to rowdy challet sing-a-longs Dave overdid the choruses a bit. - Fine in a regular song but in a comedy song that's just telling the same joke 3 times. Dave's back in January and has promised to drop the repetittion- so he'll fit in twice as many songs and be twice as funny.
GraemeParker was new kid of the week. He had some good material, a lot of puns reminding me of Steve Wright (the American one, you idiots) but not yet the confidence to get the most out of them.
Ben Lowe-Smith. What would happen if Jarvis Cocker did comedy? B.L-S. Not just the similar voice but a lyrical turn of phrase and an orginal take.
Thos Thomas comes to us from Newcastle University's Comedy Soc, so we'll hopefully see more of him in the future. Camp, dark and with a tad too much distracting microphone cable twiddling. A comedy Morrisey, then.
John Pelham is an unusual and clever comic. Who could have expected him to do a routine about Chandler Bing branded a judas for removing his third nipple? Not many. And who would have though that would be good? No one. But that's what John did and it was.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Oct 19th 2010
This week Dan Willis was M.C. and the audience joke competition is back as a regular feature. Dan came up with 'What's the similarity / difference between Cheryl Cole and a Spatula. And it wasn't all DIY comedy, we had acts providing jokes too!
James Christopher presented a new character act - The Jazz triangle player!
Radical Feminist Dr. Carlos (He's not a real doctor but he does like to tell people what's wrong with them.)was back with more of his slightly disturbing musings.
Sharon Race popped in for a quick 5 minute set.
Chirpy Irishman Alan Fletcher talked about unfortunate business names- Who'd get their hair cut at Ryan Hair?
Rich Pullen had a round up of the weeks news and discussed the overwhelming urge to lie about your favourite movie to look cool.
Our newbie this week was Dale(if you're looking for him in the facebook gallery he's the chubby kurt cobain) He got through his set and had a few decent lines- not at all bad for a first shot, sir.
Rory (do you think you're tall, do you?) McAlpine spoke of his escape from backward Durham and his trials among the hobbits and goblins of Geordieland. -Though mainly he talked about how bright the new stage lights are. -NOTE TO ALL ACTS- YES THE STAGE LIGHTS ARE SURPRISINGLY BRIGHT WHEN YOU'RE UP THERE BUT THE STAGE LOOKS MUCH BETTER SO STOP GOING ON ABOUT IT. -Thankyou.
And the competition winner:- da, dada, da, da, da,da...
What do Cheryl Cole and a Spatula have in common? They can both touch my sausage.
-They're a sophisticated lot, the LLC crowd.
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Ocober 5th 2010 - A review from afar.
Simon Donald (exactly as he appeared on stage)
Simon Donald (him off the viz)was our headliner this week, as we call in favours from big names who've used our services in the past. Come for the people you've heard of, be pleasantly surprised by some of the unknown acts- that's our philosophy. Anyway, no need for us to write a review this week as the new comedy review site Gigglebeats did one for us.
Simon Donald (him off the viz)was our headliner this week, as we call in favours from big names who've used our services in the past. Come for the people you've heard of, be pleasantly surprised by some of the unknown acts- that's our philosophy. Anyway, no need for us to write a review this week as the new comedy review site Gigglebeats did one for us.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Long Live Comedy @ The Dog and Parrot 28th September 2010
A quiet night saw Sean Turner making his Mc debut; along side Howard Lee as part of our multi compare experiment. WD40 came up in conversation, always creeps up on you that one. The second week of our new lights and new mic, just the stand to come next week! James Christopher kicked off the acts back from Edinburgh. Some old and new stuff from the llc regular. We even had a scientist in the audience on a science themed night (which most acts completely ignored as usual.) Paul Gerrard was second with his witty gems. James Tilman closed the first half with talk of family vales and coming from Yorkshire, he looks like a certain bald celebrity slated by Eminem a few years ago. Edgy stuff indeed.
Howard was mc-ing the second half, taking to it like a duck to slightly tapid water. Howard introduced the first act in this section the infamous Dr Carlos, which he introduced as ‘socially defunct’. This was an accurate description as he proceeded to talk about looking like a gay stalky weirdo murder. With other material including dressing as Freddy Kruger. His next appearance at Long Live Comedy will be much anticipated. Nat Wicks. Her first gig, she’s from Middlesbrough not that she’s proud of it! Cyber bully effected her as if coming from Boro wasn’t enough! She talked about the dreaded no2 on a virgin train and inevitable problems that occur. Confidently delivered. Howard then eased the audience into the competition with the promise of chocolates. Six goodies, with six clues to name the band, based on a conversation full of clues, very uplifting and amusing.
Rich Pullen closed the night with material about the back of the stage and seemingly free flowing observations of the night. Thanked people for picking the club over the temptation of seeing Micheal Bubble or Basshunter. Looking very much like a young Rufus Hound. Vibrant and enthusiastic, looking solid even in this early stage of his stand up ‘career’. Even talked about the random guy outside the Switzerland Super Kaleida Another fun night at the D + P.
Howard was mc-ing the second half, taking to it like a duck to slightly tapid water. Howard introduced the first act in this section the infamous Dr Carlos, which he introduced as ‘socially defunct’. This was an accurate description as he proceeded to talk about looking like a gay stalky weirdo murder. With other material including dressing as Freddy Kruger. His next appearance at Long Live Comedy will be much anticipated. Nat Wicks. Her first gig, she’s from Middlesbrough not that she’s proud of it! Cyber bully effected her as if coming from Boro wasn’t enough! She talked about the dreaded no2 on a virgin train and inevitable problems that occur. Confidently delivered. Howard then eased the audience into the competition with the promise of chocolates. Six goodies, with six clues to name the band, based on a conversation full of clues, very uplifting and amusing.
Rich Pullen closed the night with material about the back of the stage and seemingly free flowing observations of the night. Thanked people for picking the club over the temptation of seeing Micheal Bubble or Basshunter. Looking very much like a young Rufus Hound. Vibrant and enthusiastic, looking solid even in this early stage of his stand up ‘career’. Even talked about the random guy outside the Switzerland Super Kaleida Another fun night at the D + P.
LLC @ the dog and parrot
Sep. 21st 2010. - Relaunch (sort of)
The first review in ages! Last week the show was cancelled for the second time in our 4 year history. The first time the pub ran out of beer, so not our fault. But last week non-appearnace of comics and audience made us pull it again. Instead all the regulars decended to the D&P to discuss ways to make it better. (And thrash Barry at pool.)
So here it was- our first new improved (well, gradually improving)comedy night. We had new blinding stage lights making the performers all sweaty, new music, a photographer taking decent photos, a good crowd and some good acts.
First up was local legend Gav Webster gracing our humble stage to try out some new material- a top start to the night. Professional number two Dan Willis also got up with some new notes balanced by a few tried and tested gags.
Among the emerging acts was Sean Turner with his now legendary IMMORTALITY BOX routine- I won't explain any more, just try to see it. Tom Tolston (looking like an ALDI De Niro)entertained us with life as a mature student- going to ironic 80's discos when you still have flashbacks from the real thing. Adam Lumley provided some local flavour with comments on metro travel and glaxy radio. Simon Buglass finished the night fighting against predjudice towards the bigger boned man. Simon started on our stage exactly one year ago and since then he's started his own night and played at the edinburgh fringe- another comedy flower grown in the manure of Long Live comedy.
George Zach was tonights compere holding it all together, and we had a rare appearance by Al Key who stepped up for 2 minutes and told 5 jokes. But one was the best joke we've heard all year, so job done.
The night ended with our take on 'Just a Minute' the radio 4 panel show. A podcast of that is coming soon. For more photos see our facebook page. (see above)
The first review in ages! Last week the show was cancelled for the second time in our 4 year history. The first time the pub ran out of beer, so not our fault. But last week non-appearnace of comics and audience made us pull it again. Instead all the regulars decended to the D&P to discuss ways to make it better. (And thrash Barry at pool.)
So here it was- our first new improved (well, gradually improving)comedy night. We had new blinding stage lights making the performers all sweaty, new music, a photographer taking decent photos, a good crowd and some good acts.
First up was local legend Gav Webster gracing our humble stage to try out some new material- a top start to the night. Professional number two Dan Willis also got up with some new notes balanced by a few tried and tested gags.
Among the emerging acts was Sean Turner with his now legendary IMMORTALITY BOX routine- I won't explain any more, just try to see it. Tom Tolston (looking like an ALDI De Niro)entertained us with life as a mature student- going to ironic 80's discos when you still have flashbacks from the real thing. Adam Lumley provided some local flavour with comments on metro travel and glaxy radio. Simon Buglass finished the night fighting against predjudice towards the bigger boned man. Simon started on our stage exactly one year ago and since then he's started his own night and played at the edinburgh fringe- another comedy flower grown in the manure of Long Live comedy.
George Zach was tonights compere holding it all together, and we had a rare appearance by Al Key who stepped up for 2 minutes and told 5 jokes. But one was the best joke we've heard all year, so job done.
The night ended with our take on 'Just a Minute' the radio 4 panel show. A podcast of that is coming soon. For more photos see our facebook page. (see above)
LLC @ the dog and parrot
31st August
Dan Willis was back Mcing, back from Edinburgh festival from his popular Jocks and Geordies gig to a somewhat more intimate crowd. He did a good job relaxing the audience into it, like a true pro (well he is a pro!). Callums naked modelling days were addressed, which is hard to forget for anyone who’s heard about them before. The first act on was a guy who’s probably played first in the club more than any other act Paul Gerrard, with some new material that delighted. I wrote LLC’s most prolific ginger instead of gigger (that merit would likely be John Smith). Canny observations and zaniness. Howard Lee next up debonair, punchy and lightening quick one liners, trying new material. Ian Edhouse next with tales on the LLC toilets and education. He’s a self confessed geek, stating as you get older your standards enviably drop.
Dan was back after the break commenting on the paper stuck to the microphone (classy and professional are we!) Pete Thompson up next with songs about his baby and his jam cover all on the wonderful musical instrument that is the DS! Sean Turner up next with his surreal ness. Finally Chris Cross was headlining off of Britain’s Got Talent and that. Talked about some weird things like sex with animals, darkness and weirdness. Looks a bit like Russell Brand. He performed some contortion by having back boobs and dislocating his shoulder and showing up the results. Strange, but enchanting. One of the oddest nights as LLC for sure.
Dan Willis was back Mcing, back from Edinburgh festival from his popular Jocks and Geordies gig to a somewhat more intimate crowd. He did a good job relaxing the audience into it, like a true pro (well he is a pro!). Callums naked modelling days were addressed, which is hard to forget for anyone who’s heard about them before. The first act on was a guy who’s probably played first in the club more than any other act Paul Gerrard, with some new material that delighted. I wrote LLC’s most prolific ginger instead of gigger (that merit would likely be John Smith). Canny observations and zaniness. Howard Lee next up debonair, punchy and lightening quick one liners, trying new material. Ian Edhouse next with tales on the LLC toilets and education. He’s a self confessed geek, stating as you get older your standards enviably drop.
Dan was back after the break commenting on the paper stuck to the microphone (classy and professional are we!) Pete Thompson up next with songs about his baby and his jam cover all on the wonderful musical instrument that is the DS! Sean Turner up next with his surreal ness. Finally Chris Cross was headlining off of Britain’s Got Talent and that. Talked about some weird things like sex with animals, darkness and weirdness. Looks a bit like Russell Brand. He performed some contortion by having back boobs and dislocating his shoulder and showing up the results. Strange, but enchanting. One of the oddest nights as LLC for sure.
LLC @ the dog and parrot
24th August
Joe Mclachlan was Mc tonight. Don’t mention football he hates it. He probed the crowd like a veteran I think It was his first time mc-ing the night though. Up first was George back from Edinburgh was looking very debonair. Working the stage with animal sex stories. Sharon Race with some material was the next comedy fodder. Parties for the sake of parties and love of fat food were topics she mulled over. The best things life are free the veteran club performer wailed over, some very good stuff from Sharon. John Thornley next an ex accountant doing new material, puny tales from suburbia. Wacky and off the wall humour. Awkwardly weird off beat ideas.
BUBBA LAHZI – An older South African gent I hope he won’t mind me saying, political satire from the outsider point of view, interesting. Andy Clarke next he has his glasses on so he can see our beady eyes. He shared his chocolates (I won’t ruine his expensive joke) Talked about his last gig and having a sensitive operation (something up his arse). Did a nice impression of a tea pot. Sharpe, quick and very witty, working as a carer another flow of consciousness.
John – new to the club looking beyond his years with a beard and moustache, He’s a film student who farts in relationships. Finishing up was Jack Norris with his 1st gig. Showed promise. Joe ended the night talking about his girlfriend snoring.
Joe Mclachlan was Mc tonight. Don’t mention football he hates it. He probed the crowd like a veteran I think It was his first time mc-ing the night though. Up first was George back from Edinburgh was looking very debonair. Working the stage with animal sex stories. Sharon Race with some material was the next comedy fodder. Parties for the sake of parties and love of fat food were topics she mulled over. The best things life are free the veteran club performer wailed over, some very good stuff from Sharon. John Thornley next an ex accountant doing new material, puny tales from suburbia. Wacky and off the wall humour. Awkwardly weird off beat ideas.
BUBBA LAHZI – An older South African gent I hope he won’t mind me saying, political satire from the outsider point of view, interesting. Andy Clarke next he has his glasses on so he can see our beady eyes. He shared his chocolates (I won’t ruine his expensive joke) Talked about his last gig and having a sensitive operation (something up his arse). Did a nice impression of a tea pot. Sharpe, quick and very witty, working as a carer another flow of consciousness.
John – new to the club looking beyond his years with a beard and moustache, He’s a film student who farts in relationships. Finishing up was Jack Norris with his 1st gig. Showed promise. Joe ended the night talking about his girlfriend snoring.
LLC @ the dog parrot
27th July
Callum was the MC for the first time in an age! Looking very debonair, he told tales of being a postie. Paul Gerrard was the first act up on stage, with his usual quick fire rug pulling. People breaking into your house was an amusing tale. Kevin Wilkinson up next with some new stuff. Family talk. Looking very youthful out of his work clothes. Callum came back on with masturbation stories. Phil Harker may double up as a Chesney Hawks look-alike. Good use of language, Warm, colourful and vibrant. Did a good impression of a Hippo and some good word play.
Callum back up after the break talking about racism in comedy. Billy Bob Thornton up next who looks cannily like club co founder Pete Thompson. Very wordy with cowboy ness country tracks and a song about his girl. Skilfully mulled over his mistakes like an art form. Jesus is watching ya! Andy Clark up next, who has come straight out of hospital for the gig, like a trooper. His first time at LLC and 2nd gig I believe. Mixed the legal drugs with his special drugs a total string of consciousness in his act, very flowing. Potentially Geordie comedy gold. Poked fun at someone called DR Carlos, never heard of him. Gavin Webster like, something about wasp Nazis at the end. Callum ended on a Wisk joke. Fun times!
Callum was the MC for the first time in an age! Looking very debonair, he told tales of being a postie. Paul Gerrard was the first act up on stage, with his usual quick fire rug pulling. People breaking into your house was an amusing tale. Kevin Wilkinson up next with some new stuff. Family talk. Looking very youthful out of his work clothes. Callum came back on with masturbation stories. Phil Harker may double up as a Chesney Hawks look-alike. Good use of language, Warm, colourful and vibrant. Did a good impression of a Hippo and some good word play.
Callum back up after the break talking about racism in comedy. Billy Bob Thornton up next who looks cannily like club co founder Pete Thompson. Very wordy with cowboy ness country tracks and a song about his girl. Skilfully mulled over his mistakes like an art form. Jesus is watching ya! Andy Clark up next, who has come straight out of hospital for the gig, like a trooper. His first time at LLC and 2nd gig I believe. Mixed the legal drugs with his special drugs a total string of consciousness in his act, very flowing. Potentially Geordie comedy gold. Poked fun at someone called DR Carlos, never heard of him. Gavin Webster like, something about wasp Nazis at the end. Callum ended on a Wisk joke. Fun times!
LLC @ the dog and parrot
13th July
George was back Mcing Bear ribbing and dicking about on stage. Up first was Pete Thompson with his musictastic DS songsmithness. Tune tonight was “ladies”. Annoyance based banter and another song with musical puns. Good stuff. Christian Steel up next, putting on an impromptu performance, being dragged up by George no doubt. He talked about living in London, dressed very dapper with a string of consciousness style, unmatched. Like child hyperactivity applied to adulthood.
In the second section George returned heckling the crowd, like you do. His wing man story came up again. Ben Messenger was up next, name based comedy, he was wearing particularly dark clothing for the summer, but hey sometimes you want to stand out. Only his 2nd gig, his wit was very dry and shows great potential. Dave Nitcheze next talking joblessness, porn, dry and stylishly dressed with snappy one liners. Also talked Adverts and jobs, great vocal tone, definitely one to watch.
George was back with vengeance in the third section arguing about something (can’t read my writing again durrr). Sean Turner was next, actor extraordinaire with surreal comedy, flights of fantasy, metro fair dodging stories and other anecdotes. Very eccentric. Alistaire Greeves up last with a self depreciating style. Lovable loser with a witty banter. George ended on a Sarah Jessica Parker joke the poor woman, as if it isn’t bad enough looking like a horse. Great night!
George was back Mcing Bear ribbing and dicking about on stage. Up first was Pete Thompson with his musictastic DS songsmithness. Tune tonight was “ladies”. Annoyance based banter and another song with musical puns. Good stuff. Christian Steel up next, putting on an impromptu performance, being dragged up by George no doubt. He talked about living in London, dressed very dapper with a string of consciousness style, unmatched. Like child hyperactivity applied to adulthood.
In the second section George returned heckling the crowd, like you do. His wing man story came up again. Ben Messenger was up next, name based comedy, he was wearing particularly dark clothing for the summer, but hey sometimes you want to stand out. Only his 2nd gig, his wit was very dry and shows great potential. Dave Nitcheze next talking joblessness, porn, dry and stylishly dressed with snappy one liners. Also talked Adverts and jobs, great vocal tone, definitely one to watch.
George was back with vengeance in the third section arguing about something (can’t read my writing again durrr). Sean Turner was next, actor extraordinaire with surreal comedy, flights of fantasy, metro fair dodging stories and other anecdotes. Very eccentric. Alistaire Greeves up last with a self depreciating style. Lovable loser with a witty banter. George ended on a Sarah Jessica Parker joke the poor woman, as if it isn’t bad enough looking like a horse. Great night!
LLC @ the dog and parrot
June 29th 2010
Mc was again Dan Willis this week as he opened up with some club news two of the regular comedians had been taken to the hospital in the same night, catastophrophy indeed. He also noted someone in the crowd was pregnant so it could become three hospitalised. Phil Harker came up first, likeable character with some animal impressions, a bit like Russell Howard, but without the bong eyes. He talked about gyming it up, something more of us should be doing looking around Newcastle! Adam Lumley next up. Looking smart in an army like jacket, he’s another wrestler (the clubs full of them!). Loud and confrontational, did some Jade Goody material, I Phone and politics related jokes. Paulo De La Cruz next with Latin comedy looked very familiar. Gave some englishisms and performed a song about trusers.
Dan was talking childbirth again according to my notes for ages! We learnt more than we wanted to about child birth that night! Ian Todd was next up with randomness, wearing a star wars T-Shirt which is very Ian (I know I’m fascinated with T-Shirts Alright!). He was bantering about swimming pools, dogging and dating classifieds. Some Dan and George banter ensued as is traditional for the club. Bob Graham up next a Scottish comedian who will do anything for beer apparently. Clever word plays and talked about living in Australia. Another gig and month over!
Mc was again Dan Willis this week as he opened up with some club news two of the regular comedians had been taken to the hospital in the same night, catastophrophy indeed. He also noted someone in the crowd was pregnant so it could become three hospitalised. Phil Harker came up first, likeable character with some animal impressions, a bit like Russell Howard, but without the bong eyes. He talked about gyming it up, something more of us should be doing looking around Newcastle! Adam Lumley next up. Looking smart in an army like jacket, he’s another wrestler (the clubs full of them!). Loud and confrontational, did some Jade Goody material, I Phone and politics related jokes. Paulo De La Cruz next with Latin comedy looked very familiar. Gave some englishisms and performed a song about trusers.
Dan was talking childbirth again according to my notes for ages! We learnt more than we wanted to about child birth that night! Ian Todd was next up with randomness, wearing a star wars T-Shirt which is very Ian (I know I’m fascinated with T-Shirts Alright!). He was bantering about swimming pools, dogging and dating classifieds. Some Dan and George banter ensued as is traditional for the club. Bob Graham up next a Scottish comedian who will do anything for beer apparently. Clever word plays and talked about living in Australia. Another gig and month over!
LLC @ the dog and parrot
June 22nd 2010
Even George back to Mcing duties, with his usual Greek banter. He even has his own mc-ing catchphrase now “I don’t know where I’m going with this”. First act up was regular MC Dan Willis noting Georges sexual exploits or lack of. Being a lucky sex charm and getting in trouble with the boyfriend of a lover. Paul Gerrard next with punchy jokes and incest (jokes not actually incest). George gives sex advice and Lee Kyle is the final act before the break with his flag trivia, amusing flag based jokes which was a truly flagtastic display.
Up after the break was Kai’s Edinburgh preview show exclusive to LLC. Kai made a reference to George being deported I couldn’t possibly comment. Evolution is the name of his show; he talked also about bathroom etiquette and relationships. Stories about educating his girlfriend, Geordie stereotypes, his brother and lap dancing were all hilarious. He apologised for the roughness of his show, but this was true raw power. More stories about the revenge of the airbag, the evolution of dogs, visual toilet humour and the perils of massage. An action packed evening with a nice healthy crowd, I really enjoyed it!
Even George back to Mcing duties, with his usual Greek banter. He even has his own mc-ing catchphrase now “I don’t know where I’m going with this”. First act up was regular MC Dan Willis noting Georges sexual exploits or lack of. Being a lucky sex charm and getting in trouble with the boyfriend of a lover. Paul Gerrard next with punchy jokes and incest (jokes not actually incest). George gives sex advice and Lee Kyle is the final act before the break with his flag trivia, amusing flag based jokes which was a truly flagtastic display.
Up after the break was Kai’s Edinburgh preview show exclusive to LLC. Kai made a reference to George being deported I couldn’t possibly comment. Evolution is the name of his show; he talked also about bathroom etiquette and relationships. Stories about educating his girlfriend, Geordie stereotypes, his brother and lap dancing were all hilarious. He apologised for the roughness of his show, but this was true raw power. More stories about the revenge of the airbag, the evolution of dogs, visual toilet humour and the perils of massage. An action packed evening with a nice healthy crowd, I really enjoyed it!
LLC @ dog and parrot
June 15th 2010
Dan Mcing for the second week in a row so more ribbing of the last Mc before him Even George Zach. Dan also talked about being an uncle and weddings. The first act up was Alan Fletcher, talking about where he’s from, self depreciation and growing up in Northern Ireland. Quick witted with clever stories. James Christopher up next with stories of childhood bullying and Woody Allen-esque delivery. Quick witty, very puny with a shotgun style for one liners. George tried to chip in with one of his jokes, suffice to say, it didn’t help. James was trying out some new stuff, ending on a good footy joke.
John Thornley stepped in as a replacement to a guy who didn’t show. He did some impressions and talked supermarkets, but it was a tough crowd tonight. His style is somewhat ranty and feels like a flow of consciousness. Pete Thompson did a song about being a dad and his jam parody all on his DS, top notch stuff.
Rich Pullen with his 4th gig, heckled by George, he can’t keep stum! He talked about young people failing, vuvuelas and made a reference to the awkwardness of his own name. Another jolly night had by all accounts.
Dan Mcing for the second week in a row so more ribbing of the last Mc before him Even George Zach. Dan also talked about being an uncle and weddings. The first act up was Alan Fletcher, talking about where he’s from, self depreciation and growing up in Northern Ireland. Quick witted with clever stories. James Christopher up next with stories of childhood bullying and Woody Allen-esque delivery. Quick witty, very puny with a shotgun style for one liners. George tried to chip in with one of his jokes, suffice to say, it didn’t help. James was trying out some new stuff, ending on a good footy joke.
John Thornley stepped in as a replacement to a guy who didn’t show. He did some impressions and talked supermarkets, but it was a tough crowd tonight. His style is somewhat ranty and feels like a flow of consciousness. Pete Thompson did a song about being a dad and his jam parody all on his DS, top notch stuff.
Rich Pullen with his 4th gig, heckled by George, he can’t keep stum! He talked about young people failing, vuvuelas and made a reference to the awkwardness of his own name. Another jolly night had by all accounts.
LLC @ dog and parrot
June 1st 2010
Dan Willis was back to reclaim his thrown as LLC MC that’s a mouthful! Lots of audience banter ensued as usual, then he introduced the first act of the night Chris Errington, with his regular material, politics and porn utensils (don’t ask!), bright and quirky comedy as we’ve come to expect from him. James Beck next, He’s from Leeds bright and vibrant set, talking religion and various other subjects. Like Michael McIntyre with a filthy mouth.
Dawn? next talking about internet proposals. Phil Golder Talking about that hot topic of the day the habits of giants. The awkwardness of being a man and jobs.
After another break Dan was telling a story about the time he met Cheryl Tweedy’s brother and the unfortunate resulting incidents. Up next was Carlos with a weird performance of mainly new material. Dan talked more about hecklers and a squaddie tale. Beth Anderson up next who Dan didn’t realise was an act and was ribbing earlier. Looking very sassy with a Sandy from Greece look on the bottom and a camouflage top. Speech therapy stories, hen dos and marriage tales ensued, very amusing, though she sways a lot like a ship in a wavy dock yard.
Rich Pullen next his 2nd gig ever, which when witnessing the polished ness and confidence of his act is surprising. He talked about politics and school days. Nice spinal tap T-shirt to boot. Al Key up next with one quick and effective joke. Even George up next, the occasional sound man sticking to what he does best. Eurovision, stories of priests setting up comedy clubs and his last date and the morning after. Another night of zany dog and parrot hilarity.
Dan Willis was back to reclaim his thrown as LLC MC that’s a mouthful! Lots of audience banter ensued as usual, then he introduced the first act of the night Chris Errington, with his regular material, politics and porn utensils (don’t ask!), bright and quirky comedy as we’ve come to expect from him. James Beck next, He’s from Leeds bright and vibrant set, talking religion and various other subjects. Like Michael McIntyre with a filthy mouth.
Dawn? next talking about internet proposals. Phil Golder Talking about that hot topic of the day the habits of giants. The awkwardness of being a man and jobs.
After another break Dan was telling a story about the time he met Cheryl Tweedy’s brother and the unfortunate resulting incidents. Up next was Carlos with a weird performance of mainly new material. Dan talked more about hecklers and a squaddie tale. Beth Anderson up next who Dan didn’t realise was an act and was ribbing earlier. Looking very sassy with a Sandy from Greece look on the bottom and a camouflage top. Speech therapy stories, hen dos and marriage tales ensued, very amusing, though she sways a lot like a ship in a wavy dock yard.
Rich Pullen next his 2nd gig ever, which when witnessing the polished ness and confidence of his act is surprising. He talked about politics and school days. Nice spinal tap T-shirt to boot. Al Key up next with one quick and effective joke. Even George up next, the occasional sound man sticking to what he does best. Eurovision, stories of priests setting up comedy clubs and his last date and the morning after. Another night of zany dog and parrot hilarity.
LLC @ dog and parrot
May 18th 2010
George in for Dan again, he’s starting to expect this now! He talked about local dialects especially for the north east! Chris Errington up first, talking partners, haircuts, songs and TV. Half of the duo pirate chat, very surreal comedy, but also very funny. Eddie French up next talked about warm up exercises, looking like Elvis on steroids. Talked pop music, solid performance.
After the break George talks about coming to England. Phil Golder talked old friends, Thai brides, Tesco's in Thailand, with controversial comedic views, AIDS, Political stuff and Paedophilia scare mongering. Tim Strange up next with a batman T-Shirt this week, talking Dutch, having a girlfriend, wanking and getting drunk through peer pressure, dry but very witty.
John Baker was doing Jeremy Kyle stuff, benefit cheats, the government, darkness, tracksuits and McIntyre-isms. A thus ended another random bout of giggles at the dog and parrot.
George in for Dan again, he’s starting to expect this now! He talked about local dialects especially for the north east! Chris Errington up first, talking partners, haircuts, songs and TV. Half of the duo pirate chat, very surreal comedy, but also very funny. Eddie French up next talked about warm up exercises, looking like Elvis on steroids. Talked pop music, solid performance.
After the break George talks about coming to England. Phil Golder talked old friends, Thai brides, Tesco's in Thailand, with controversial comedic views, AIDS, Political stuff and Paedophilia scare mongering. Tim Strange up next with a batman T-Shirt this week, talking Dutch, having a girlfriend, wanking and getting drunk through peer pressure, dry but very witty.
John Baker was doing Jeremy Kyle stuff, benefit cheats, the government, darkness, tracksuits and McIntyre-isms. A thus ended another random bout of giggles at the dog and parrot.
Long Live Comedy @ the Dog and Parrot May 11th 2010
Long Live Comedy @ the Dog and Parrot May 11th 2010
George back Mcing again. He’s getting good at this compare malarkey even if sometimes he is a bit hard to understand! (Not my words!) Paul Gerrard up first, who to my knowledge MCs apart, has played more gigs in the club than anyone (expect maybe Sharon Race, but its close at least!). He did his hits and I think he used some music for a change, maybe he didn’t but that’s all I can deceiver from my notes!
After the break was John Thornley, with an interesting stance, don’t laugh at me, it was his first ever gig. He did some TV themed material and some impressions as well. Funny, but with a rather un comfortable section about Geordies own Heather Mills. Other brave subjects were approached especially considering it was his first gig; he also had some good rants in there for extra measure. Howard Lee up next with some new stuff and stuff I can’t read in my notes (sorry Howard!). Jared Jess Cooke up next with new stuff, Australia and daft laws and traffic parties.
George back Mcing again. He’s getting good at this compare malarkey even if sometimes he is a bit hard to understand! (Not my words!) Paul Gerrard up first, who to my knowledge MCs apart, has played more gigs in the club than anyone (expect maybe Sharon Race, but its close at least!). He did his hits and I think he used some music for a change, maybe he didn’t but that’s all I can deceiver from my notes!
After the break was John Thornley, with an interesting stance, don’t laugh at me, it was his first ever gig. He did some TV themed material and some impressions as well. Funny, but with a rather un comfortable section about Geordies own Heather Mills. Other brave subjects were approached especially considering it was his first gig; he also had some good rants in there for extra measure. Howard Lee up next with some new stuff and stuff I can’t read in my notes (sorry Howard!). Jared Jess Cooke up next with new stuff, Australia and daft laws and traffic parties.
Long Live Comedy @ the Dog and Parrot May 4th 2010
Long Live Comedy @ the Dog and Parrot
May 4th 2010
George was Mcing this fine night; He’d just done a charity gig so was full of new stories of more women finding him attractive (presumably because he is Greek). Texting a girl in the same room as himself in a forbidden love type style, weird but interesting.
Ryan Brown was the first guy up tonight, new to the club. He’s from Burnley and served up some punchy puny one liners and fast. George had more talk about being a slag and next up was Sean Turner, with weird and surreal word games, had slashes on his T-shirt looking quite scary. He told stories of misspent youth. Rob Gilroy next, no show or so we thought!
Up after the first break, George back to his old ways chatting up an American girl in the audience. Rob Gilroy came on as character Johnny Rocket. With themes of law and order, health and safety, as a security guard. His tag line being that of the clichéd , crime doesn’t pay, although this really worked well with his stage persona. Richard Wells up next, a big man, with a big heart, talked about his aspirations and the dirty habits of the romans.
Sean Gorman up next talking about age, the etiquette of talking to grannies and hotel sex etiquette. High energy as usual from Sean. Tim Strange up next looking really exotic with a fiery t-shirt drawing attention to his impressive frame, looking like an American footballer. (mind you he is a wrestler!) Took to his first gig in the club really well. He talked about the decline in the efforts in relationships and shows a lot of promise for the future. Dickie Gardner was up next after his triumphant full set last week. He looked special with a girly headband and his arm finally out of a sling. He talked about politics and mainly did new stuff. Another jolly week at LLC.
May 4th 2010
George was Mcing this fine night; He’d just done a charity gig so was full of new stories of more women finding him attractive (presumably because he is Greek). Texting a girl in the same room as himself in a forbidden love type style, weird but interesting.
Ryan Brown was the first guy up tonight, new to the club. He’s from Burnley and served up some punchy puny one liners and fast. George had more talk about being a slag and next up was Sean Turner, with weird and surreal word games, had slashes on his T-shirt looking quite scary. He told stories of misspent youth. Rob Gilroy next, no show or so we thought!
Up after the first break, George back to his old ways chatting up an American girl in the audience. Rob Gilroy came on as character Johnny Rocket. With themes of law and order, health and safety, as a security guard. His tag line being that of the clichéd , crime doesn’t pay, although this really worked well with his stage persona. Richard Wells up next, a big man, with a big heart, talked about his aspirations and the dirty habits of the romans.
Sean Gorman up next talking about age, the etiquette of talking to grannies and hotel sex etiquette. High energy as usual from Sean. Tim Strange up next looking really exotic with a fiery t-shirt drawing attention to his impressive frame, looking like an American footballer. (mind you he is a wrestler!) Took to his first gig in the club really well. He talked about the decline in the efforts in relationships and shows a lot of promise for the future. Dickie Gardner was up next after his triumphant full set last week. He looked special with a girly headband and his arm finally out of a sling. He talked about politics and mainly did new stuff. Another jolly week at LLC.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Long Live Comedy @ The Dog And Parrot 27th April 2010
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Dickie’s big gig tonight and we have a bumper crowd of over fifty. I don’t even think I know fifty people let alone have the pulling power to get them to the pink triangle. (That is less wrong than it sounds I promise you!) So George is now very comfortable in the MC slot and he shows it by making the night go smoothly (well mostly anyway!). George talked about being ‘international’ which means being a dirty Greek of course. He’s lost yet another job and he talked about the Geordie accent. He was harassing women as usual and in a room where the majority of the crowd were women he didn’t know where to look first.
Alan Fletcher was the first act up tonight. He’s from Northern Ireland and he talked about his recent gigs in bonny Scotland. He commented on TV adverts and Charity ads, a good showing. Next up was Jared Jess Cooke – A long winded name, but very down to earth act. He talked about family problems, politics and Gary Glitter! Face book again came up. A regular theme on the circuit at the moment. He was donning casual clothes this week and it seemed to work for him as the crowd were eating up his every word and he did really well. Break.
George talked geography and talked about when Dickie was err shall we say a bit larger, but its ok he knows him well! Dave Nietsche up next for his first ever gig. His name sounds German but we didn’t ask and he didn’t tell. He told us all what good comedians do and that he’s not going to bother doing. Talked mainly religious satire. Very brave for a first gig, showing signs of quality already. Beth Anderson up next, a rarity at the club a female comedian in her twenties. Looked innocent enough, but talked of putting her fiancé through a load of ‘shit tests’, which are tests some women like to give men to test their devotion. Good gig. Harry Bentley next with his pirate look restored, I do find myself forgetting that I’m not listening to Eddie Izzard sometimes, as he almost matches his voice and his style occasionally, but to be honest it’s more due to the fact he did him on covers night! He talked mistakes in the bible. Captivate at times. Break
George was feeling sorry for himself and being Greek and all. One has to feel sorry for George, I don’t think you can blame him for the banks over there, but who knows they might not let him back and he could be stuck here! Heaven help us all. He hates it when people say he’s too Greek as well. So Dickie was next with his full thirty minute headline act, who many had travelled far to see. Dickie had his arm in a sling which he felt needed some explaining, which he managed true comedic vigour. He talked family, gayness, religion, drugs and handling awkward situations. He brought his friend Robin on for a song at the end as he couldn’t play guitar with his condition of course. Hunger for love was a song about misspent youth and in the words of Dickie “it was amazing” I have to whole heartily agree.
Dickie’s big gig tonight and we have a bumper crowd of over fifty. I don’t even think I know fifty people let alone have the pulling power to get them to the pink triangle. (That is less wrong than it sounds I promise you!) So George is now very comfortable in the MC slot and he shows it by making the night go smoothly (well mostly anyway!). George talked about being ‘international’ which means being a dirty Greek of course. He’s lost yet another job and he talked about the Geordie accent. He was harassing women as usual and in a room where the majority of the crowd were women he didn’t know where to look first.
Alan Fletcher was the first act up tonight. He’s from Northern Ireland and he talked about his recent gigs in bonny Scotland. He commented on TV adverts and Charity ads, a good showing. Next up was Jared Jess Cooke – A long winded name, but very down to earth act. He talked about family problems, politics and Gary Glitter! Face book again came up. A regular theme on the circuit at the moment. He was donning casual clothes this week and it seemed to work for him as the crowd were eating up his every word and he did really well. Break.
George talked geography and talked about when Dickie was err shall we say a bit larger, but its ok he knows him well! Dave Nietsche up next for his first ever gig. His name sounds German but we didn’t ask and he didn’t tell. He told us all what good comedians do and that he’s not going to bother doing. Talked mainly religious satire. Very brave for a first gig, showing signs of quality already. Beth Anderson up next, a rarity at the club a female comedian in her twenties. Looked innocent enough, but talked of putting her fiancé through a load of ‘shit tests’, which are tests some women like to give men to test their devotion. Good gig. Harry Bentley next with his pirate look restored, I do find myself forgetting that I’m not listening to Eddie Izzard sometimes, as he almost matches his voice and his style occasionally, but to be honest it’s more due to the fact he did him on covers night! He talked mistakes in the bible. Captivate at times. Break
George was feeling sorry for himself and being Greek and all. One has to feel sorry for George, I don’t think you can blame him for the banks over there, but who knows they might not let him back and he could be stuck here! Heaven help us all. He hates it when people say he’s too Greek as well. So Dickie was next with his full thirty minute headline act, who many had travelled far to see. Dickie had his arm in a sling which he felt needed some explaining, which he managed true comedic vigour. He talked family, gayness, religion, drugs and handling awkward situations. He brought his friend Robin on for a song at the end as he couldn’t play guitar with his condition of course. Hunger for love was a song about misspent youth and in the words of Dickie “it was amazing” I have to whole heartily agree.
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 20th April 2010
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 20th April 2010
A good size crowd this week, despite the fact that it consists of 90% comedians. George was back yet again for more random MCing Greek Stylee. First up was Kevin Williamson in a suit straight from work with his corporate stories and domesticated bliss. Next up was Alan Fletcher Irish wonder with his first gig at LLC for a while, talking about puny names for shops and looking on form. Break
George was of course happy that there was now a new girl to pick on in the crowd and he wanted to know if you get a teaching job do they check your references. He feels a real sense of progression with his tutoring and wanted us to all know that. Ian Todd was first up of the acts in this thrid, talking about people you really shouldn’t go out with, wearing some very ninja-like clothing and talked about chat up lines. James Christopher on next with his comparisons and analogies, looking smart as usual delivering a mix of old and new in his north Yorkshire type way. A really strong set with a mix of stories, one-liners and jokes he hopes the audience will make better. Final break.
George talked about the theme of the night sea, finally some topical material on the night’s theme. Carlos up next Much to the delight of the mainly comedian laden audience Carlos gave us a taste of life as a tragic man, short, but to the point and he looked like he was enjoying himself even revealing in his middleclass loser like mundane existence. Finally Howard Lee was up trying new material and treating the gig like a workshop reading from his phone and notes, but to be fair it was 90% comedians be it a full crowd. He encouraged heckling which a few of the acts did unsuccessfully. Tried to get us to finish off his jokes! Ending on a bad joke from a peguin rapper. Interesting night!
Next week is Dickie Gardner’s first 30 min headline slot, be sure to come back for that won’t you.
A good size crowd this week, despite the fact that it consists of 90% comedians. George was back yet again for more random MCing Greek Stylee. First up was Kevin Williamson in a suit straight from work with his corporate stories and domesticated bliss. Next up was Alan Fletcher Irish wonder with his first gig at LLC for a while, talking about puny names for shops and looking on form. Break
George was of course happy that there was now a new girl to pick on in the crowd and he wanted to know if you get a teaching job do they check your references. He feels a real sense of progression with his tutoring and wanted us to all know that. Ian Todd was first up of the acts in this thrid, talking about people you really shouldn’t go out with, wearing some very ninja-like clothing and talked about chat up lines. James Christopher on next with his comparisons and analogies, looking smart as usual delivering a mix of old and new in his north Yorkshire type way. A really strong set with a mix of stories, one-liners and jokes he hopes the audience will make better. Final break.
George talked about the theme of the night sea, finally some topical material on the night’s theme. Carlos up next Much to the delight of the mainly comedian laden audience Carlos gave us a taste of life as a tragic man, short, but to the point and he looked like he was enjoying himself even revealing in his middleclass loser like mundane existence. Finally Howard Lee was up trying new material and treating the gig like a workshop reading from his phone and notes, but to be fair it was 90% comedians be it a full crowd. He encouraged heckling which a few of the acts did unsuccessfully. Tried to get us to finish off his jokes! Ending on a bad joke from a peguin rapper. Interesting night!
Next week is Dickie Gardner’s first 30 min headline slot, be sure to come back for that won’t you.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 23rd March 2010
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Dickie
Carlos
George!
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 23rd March 2010
George, our resident Greek, was taking the MC duties again this week. Don’t laugh at him it’s not his job to be funny. If you do he might take that as a heckle. First act up was Joe Mclauglan doing Easter based material! Oh topical. Some old, some new. George then said something about not encouraging breeding. Like you do if you’re Greek. Dave Mills up next talking about societies unneeded upgrades in tech; it was his first ever gig. He talked about the ongoing demand for the chuckle brothers and pulled off a confident performance. Even George praised him afterward high praise indeed!
Up after the first break was Lee Kyle, who was going to go political, but instead just kept to the tried and tested route of masturbation and sex. Cock sucker? Apparently not as he couldn’t quite reach that far yet, keep trying Lee. Filth, sex, porno and old porn mags came up into the banter then he ended with his shoe gag, which I’m not quite sure most people actually got. George then couldn’t resist talking sex himself, finally mentions the theme of the night and talks about karma. Then another break.
Adam Lumley enters the stage well dressed, looking quite posh with a scarf and a suit. He talks up religion, priests and the catholic church. He has ADD not ADHD and explains the difference. He over thinks being a dwarf and the problems with 24 the series real time element. Another break.
Up after the break was Carlos trying new stuff, mostly stuff that didn’t work, win some lose some. Still his stage presence was improving and if it wasn’t for the need for paper the crowd would have taken him into their hearts more (probably!)
Finally tonight and headlining was Dickie Gardner with new material an ex fatty Dickie is now fully recovered. Talks about taking a piss James Bond Style and other political satire. Pointing out the many pitfalls of the BNP’s Nick Griffin, using his camp voice style to great effect on occasion. It was a good set and another good night in the pink triangle.
Dickie
Carlos
George!Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 23rd March 2010
George, our resident Greek, was taking the MC duties again this week. Don’t laugh at him it’s not his job to be funny. If you do he might take that as a heckle. First act up was Joe Mclauglan doing Easter based material! Oh topical. Some old, some new. George then said something about not encouraging breeding. Like you do if you’re Greek. Dave Mills up next talking about societies unneeded upgrades in tech; it was his first ever gig. He talked about the ongoing demand for the chuckle brothers and pulled off a confident performance. Even George praised him afterward high praise indeed!
Up after the first break was Lee Kyle, who was going to go political, but instead just kept to the tried and tested route of masturbation and sex. Cock sucker? Apparently not as he couldn’t quite reach that far yet, keep trying Lee. Filth, sex, porno and old porn mags came up into the banter then he ended with his shoe gag, which I’m not quite sure most people actually got. George then couldn’t resist talking sex himself, finally mentions the theme of the night and talks about karma. Then another break.
Adam Lumley enters the stage well dressed, looking quite posh with a scarf and a suit. He talks up religion, priests and the catholic church. He has ADD not ADHD and explains the difference. He over thinks being a dwarf and the problems with 24 the series real time element. Another break.
Up after the break was Carlos trying new stuff, mostly stuff that didn’t work, win some lose some. Still his stage presence was improving and if it wasn’t for the need for paper the crowd would have taken him into their hearts more (probably!)
Finally tonight and headlining was Dickie Gardner with new material an ex fatty Dickie is now fully recovered. Talks about taking a piss James Bond Style and other political satire. Pointing out the many pitfalls of the BNP’s Nick Griffin, using his camp voice style to great effect on occasion. It was a good set and another good night in the pink triangle.
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 13th April 2010
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Carlos
Sven
Jared
Sean
Long Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 13th April 2010
George Zach was MC again tonight, much to his delight, talking about sexuality, battling with gayness and harassing a police officer. Paul Gerrard was the first act up, veteran joke writer and the most frequent regular of the club. Fat jokes, snappy one liners and quippy darkness flowed like a joke shotgun. Lee Kyle next with his bath comedy fetish whatever that means (my notes!). Tried out his new stuff in the form of flags of the world, went down quite well. Even brave enough to comment on Muslims. A comical take on flags if ever there was one. Another break.
Up after the first break was George again talking about previous audience members, including some women who now hate him, English women hating Greeks? Never. Always one for the ladies George. Sean Gorman jumped up next, ex magician, talked about the last time he got up on stage at the dog and parrot and what it’s like when you start becoming your parents. Glastonbury etiquette came up as well as genitals + orgasms. George then continued the theme and talked about sex noises and rape, like you do. Jared Jess Cooke next, he’s not posh despite the name, told a bad joke about cats and fish I won’t spoil it for you. Bouncing around stage wearing black with a red tie like a kind of hyperactive corporate devil. A bit like the Devil’s advocate film with Keanu bad acting Reeves. He talked about his male toilet habits, dogs and the awkwardness of kids. Alot of new stuff and the final break.
Sven was up first after the final break. He’s not Swedish it’s a nickname from school apparently. Big lad with a nice novelty shirt. Hypothetical Maddy Mccann pictures, one liners and animal based material were his topics. Being in a rock band and the internet were other things he talked about. One if not his first gig, he shows promise.
Finally up last was Carlos with some new and old material. A slow burner tonight, but had a solid set and the crowd started getting into it once he was in the flow. Mostly comedians in the crowd so they had heard most of his stuff before, but he had a good ending and recovered well after a slow start. George then closed up with the difference between cats and dogs, leaving the theme till the very end again.
Carlos
Sven
Jared
SeanLong Live Comedy @ the dog and parrot 13th April 2010
George Zach was MC again tonight, much to his delight, talking about sexuality, battling with gayness and harassing a police officer. Paul Gerrard was the first act up, veteran joke writer and the most frequent regular of the club. Fat jokes, snappy one liners and quippy darkness flowed like a joke shotgun. Lee Kyle next with his bath comedy fetish whatever that means (my notes!). Tried out his new stuff in the form of flags of the world, went down quite well. Even brave enough to comment on Muslims. A comical take on flags if ever there was one. Another break.
Up after the first break was George again talking about previous audience members, including some women who now hate him, English women hating Greeks? Never. Always one for the ladies George. Sean Gorman jumped up next, ex magician, talked about the last time he got up on stage at the dog and parrot and what it’s like when you start becoming your parents. Glastonbury etiquette came up as well as genitals + orgasms. George then continued the theme and talked about sex noises and rape, like you do. Jared Jess Cooke next, he’s not posh despite the name, told a bad joke about cats and fish I won’t spoil it for you. Bouncing around stage wearing black with a red tie like a kind of hyperactive corporate devil. A bit like the Devil’s advocate film with Keanu bad acting Reeves. He talked about his male toilet habits, dogs and the awkwardness of kids. Alot of new stuff and the final break.
Sven was up first after the final break. He’s not Swedish it’s a nickname from school apparently. Big lad with a nice novelty shirt. Hypothetical Maddy Mccann pictures, one liners and animal based material were his topics. Being in a rock band and the internet were other things he talked about. One if not his first gig, he shows promise.
Finally up last was Carlos with some new and old material. A slow burner tonight, but had a solid set and the crowd started getting into it once he was in the flow. Mostly comedians in the crowd so they had heard most of his stuff before, but he had a good ending and recovered well after a slow start. George then closed up with the difference between cats and dogs, leaving the theme till the very end again.
Friday, March 12, 2010
LLC @ The Dog And Parrot 16th March 2010
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LLC @ The Dog And Parrot 16th March 2010
Another crazy night at the Dog and Parrot with George taking up the MC duties again. George started bantering with a fake Will Smith guy and talked about eating brains, as you do. Up first was Paul Gerrard. Commenting on his physical appearance and growing up, with his usual quick fire punchy jokes, with a mix of old and new. Then back to George and his showering habits. Steve Hesse stepped up to the mic next, his 3rd gig. Religious based material, even comparing Gordon Brown to Jesus. That’s quite a comparison. Wearing a target on his shirt, he talked of what flowed his juices and modern art. Very composed for his 3rd gig. Getting better every time he steps up. Break
After the break was Just another minute, with Carlos, Pete Thompson, Dave Macbeth and Callum Cramb. Lots of random banter from the panel, but Dave stormed it to win in the end with his impressive random twittering banter. Then another break.
George got lots of laughs when he wasn’t even doing material, which will confuse his over analylitic brain for weeks probably. He talked about women again his favourite subject of course. Next on stage was Bill Bradley – overweight he said it not me! Talked ladies and punchy observational stuff, travelled along way for what I think was his first gig, quite Impressive. Steve Robertson next, with his zany humour and his “this happened to me but it didn’t cos it’s a joke” lines. He was wearing.....well I’m not allowed to say I’ve been told off for commenting on acts clothes. Heavy punchlines and parental material.
Finally despite George saying it was the end of the night there was time for one more act a homeless Klingon! Yes you read it right and if you were there you’d probably be as baffled and as lost for words as me. Surreal to say the least and he didn’t even need a mic as he bellowed out his set. Sung us the original Klingon version of John Lennon’s Imagine. Did get a lot of laughs though, for whatever reason and it was certainly different! Another strange end to another odd night at the dog and parrot. Random rules!
LLC @ The Dog And Parrot 16th March 2010
Another crazy night at the Dog and Parrot with George taking up the MC duties again. George started bantering with a fake Will Smith guy and talked about eating brains, as you do. Up first was Paul Gerrard. Commenting on his physical appearance and growing up, with his usual quick fire punchy jokes, with a mix of old and new. Then back to George and his showering habits. Steve Hesse stepped up to the mic next, his 3rd gig. Religious based material, even comparing Gordon Brown to Jesus. That’s quite a comparison. Wearing a target on his shirt, he talked of what flowed his juices and modern art. Very composed for his 3rd gig. Getting better every time he steps up. Break
After the break was Just another minute, with Carlos, Pete Thompson, Dave Macbeth and Callum Cramb. Lots of random banter from the panel, but Dave stormed it to win in the end with his impressive random twittering banter. Then another break.
George got lots of laughs when he wasn’t even doing material, which will confuse his over analylitic brain for weeks probably. He talked about women again his favourite subject of course. Next on stage was Bill Bradley – overweight he said it not me! Talked ladies and punchy observational stuff, travelled along way for what I think was his first gig, quite Impressive. Steve Robertson next, with his zany humour and his “this happened to me but it didn’t cos it’s a joke” lines. He was wearing.....well I’m not allowed to say I’ve been told off for commenting on acts clothes. Heavy punchlines and parental material.
Finally despite George saying it was the end of the night there was time for one more act a homeless Klingon! Yes you read it right and if you were there you’d probably be as baffled and as lost for words as me. Surreal to say the least and he didn’t even need a mic as he bellowed out his set. Sung us the original Klingon version of John Lennon’s Imagine. Did get a lot of laughs though, for whatever reason and it was certainly different! Another strange end to another odd night at the dog and parrot. Random rules!
Friday, March 05, 2010
LLC Review 9th March 2010
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9th March 2010
Another good size audience this week at LLC and plenty of comedy to be squeezed into the night, first up this week and new to stand-up was Rich Pullen, who discussed the dangers of allowing friends to assign you nicknames. Excellent stage presence from the new comer.
Next up, and just back from a successful comedy competition in London, coming in the runners up spot out of 15 in the final london heat was LLC familiar-face Carlos. Many of you who have seen Carlos before may have wondered, what takes place in the life of Carlos to allow for his dark and twisted style of comedy, this week in a group-therapy style of performance Carlos answered that question.
Closing the first section was Nathan Hudson, covering topics from homosexuality, serial-murder and terminal illnesses, all the classics, but then the theme for tonight was death, so we did ask for it.
First in the second section was Andrew Bremmner, another new kid on the comedy block who was able to share with us the mental trauma he had recently suffered following a conversation with his grandma he had never thought he would have. Good stuff.
Just before the second break was Lee Kyle, with more of his unique comedy style giving the front row this week, who may have missed him a few backs, another opportunity to inspect his underwear. The audience were once again unprepared for such events. Brilliant stuff.
Closing the night was Phil Buckley with 30 mins from his new show ‘Jokes not included’ Phil brought us into the world of the lonely Edinburgh comic, and was delighted with the warm response of our audience this week. He admits it was better than other gigs he has performed in which there was once one single audience member and on another occasion an entire front row of CID officers. Needless to say out of those two circumstances he got the better response from the single audience member.
Plenty more comedy ahead for the rest of March, we hope to see you all again soon.
9th March 2010
Another good size audience this week at LLC and plenty of comedy to be squeezed into the night, first up this week and new to stand-up was Rich Pullen, who discussed the dangers of allowing friends to assign you nicknames. Excellent stage presence from the new comer.
Next up, and just back from a successful comedy competition in London, coming in the runners up spot out of 15 in the final london heat was LLC familiar-face Carlos. Many of you who have seen Carlos before may have wondered, what takes place in the life of Carlos to allow for his dark and twisted style of comedy, this week in a group-therapy style of performance Carlos answered that question.
Closing the first section was Nathan Hudson, covering topics from homosexuality, serial-murder and terminal illnesses, all the classics, but then the theme for tonight was death, so we did ask for it.
First in the second section was Andrew Bremmner, another new kid on the comedy block who was able to share with us the mental trauma he had recently suffered following a conversation with his grandma he had never thought he would have. Good stuff.
Just before the second break was Lee Kyle, with more of his unique comedy style giving the front row this week, who may have missed him a few backs, another opportunity to inspect his underwear. The audience were once again unprepared for such events. Brilliant stuff.
Closing the night was Phil Buckley with 30 mins from his new show ‘Jokes not included’ Phil brought us into the world of the lonely Edinburgh comic, and was delighted with the warm response of our audience this week. He admits it was better than other gigs he has performed in which there was once one single audience member and on another occasion an entire front row of CID officers. Needless to say out of those two circumstances he got the better response from the single audience member.
Plenty more comedy ahead for the rest of March, we hope to see you all again soon.
Long Live Comedy @ The Dog And Parrot 2nd March 2010
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One of the biggest audiences we’ve had this year turned up, I hope it wasn’t to see sitcom legend Gary Colman, because it wasn’t him. It was Newcastle’s very own Gary Colman. George was MC for the second week in a row and you can tell he loves it. Starting off where we meant to go on with kiddie based puns from the audience and random filth. Gary came on first; he didn’t use the mic for some reason even though the room was full, so I confess I couldn’t really hear him. Maybe he’d heard about my reviews. Anyways he talked about being in a ropey play, gay guys in the gym and tried new stuff. Next was Paul Gerrard, with his quick fire pun age and bang on form tonight. The crowd lapped up his one liners. Good gig for Paul. Phil Golder on next...no one told him though so he was a bit startled, still he got his act together all the same and did observational humour, he’s not a rapist or a woman believe it or not. Decent set.
Up after the first break George was eating cake from a crowd member and talking on stage a combination that strangely worked. George tried to chat up a foreign girl, never one to let power go to his head! Next up Sharon Race on statistics and tried and tested stuff. Callum Cramb on next, who’s no stranger to controversy, with his dark surreal one liners, some new stuff and even a comment on the Chile disaster, a good mix of old and new stuff. Chris Errington next, with his off the wall edgy humour. Half of double act Pirate Chat, he talked in destiny child lyrics, games to play with taxi drivers, celebs the menace that is the BFG and what if computer games were films. Clever stuff.
After another break We had two more acts, Steve Hesse a graduate of George’s pre-gig workshop, only his second gig and he struggled a bit to be honest, but it’s early days and he shows great potential. Referenced Wikipedia, Justin Lee Collins, teenager’s counselling adults. George commented “completely mental as you see there”. Steve had a few stutters at the start, but regained it for the end. Like they said to Patrick Swayze, don’t give up the ghost Steve.
Last but not least was Carlos the night’s third skinhead, not that we are a neo-Nazi club or anything. More dark comedy from the one name act, comparing comedy to male fashion. Came on in a women’s coat, but apparently his cross dressing days are behind him now. Lots of one liner’s, some worked some didn’t, some even got big laughs because they spectacularly didn’t work. Get’s accused of being a bit gay but also looking a bit weird. Talked about music of today and he’s no spice girls fan either! He also talked about dead celebs of last year and more jokes based on current media stories. Apparently according to George, he reviews the gig afterwards as well. Here’s hoping he doesn’t review himself because that would be weird. George said he is “amazing” never short of sarcasm.
An Interesting night was had. Come back next week and see Phil Buckley off of the tele for only £2, bargain!
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One of the biggest audiences we’ve had this year turned up, I hope it wasn’t to see sitcom legend Gary Colman, because it wasn’t him. It was Newcastle’s very own Gary Colman. George was MC for the second week in a row and you can tell he loves it. Starting off where we meant to go on with kiddie based puns from the audience and random filth. Gary came on first; he didn’t use the mic for some reason even though the room was full, so I confess I couldn’t really hear him. Maybe he’d heard about my reviews. Anyways he talked about being in a ropey play, gay guys in the gym and tried new stuff. Next was Paul Gerrard, with his quick fire pun age and bang on form tonight. The crowd lapped up his one liners. Good gig for Paul. Phil Golder on next...no one told him though so he was a bit startled, still he got his act together all the same and did observational humour, he’s not a rapist or a woman believe it or not. Decent set.
Up after the first break George was eating cake from a crowd member and talking on stage a combination that strangely worked. George tried to chat up a foreign girl, never one to let power go to his head! Next up Sharon Race on statistics and tried and tested stuff. Callum Cramb on next, who’s no stranger to controversy, with his dark surreal one liners, some new stuff and even a comment on the Chile disaster, a good mix of old and new stuff. Chris Errington next, with his off the wall edgy humour. Half of double act Pirate Chat, he talked in destiny child lyrics, games to play with taxi drivers, celebs the menace that is the BFG and what if computer games were films. Clever stuff.
After another break We had two more acts, Steve Hesse a graduate of George’s pre-gig workshop, only his second gig and he struggled a bit to be honest, but it’s early days and he shows great potential. Referenced Wikipedia, Justin Lee Collins, teenager’s counselling adults. George commented “completely mental as you see there”. Steve had a few stutters at the start, but regained it for the end. Like they said to Patrick Swayze, don’t give up the ghost Steve.
Last but not least was Carlos the night’s third skinhead, not that we are a neo-Nazi club or anything. More dark comedy from the one name act, comparing comedy to male fashion. Came on in a women’s coat, but apparently his cross dressing days are behind him now. Lots of one liner’s, some worked some didn’t, some even got big laughs because they spectacularly didn’t work. Get’s accused of being a bit gay but also looking a bit weird. Talked about music of today and he’s no spice girls fan either! He also talked about dead celebs of last year and more jokes based on current media stories. Apparently according to George, he reviews the gig afterwards as well. Here’s hoping he doesn’t review himself because that would be weird. George said he is “amazing” never short of sarcasm.
An Interesting night was had. Come back next week and see Phil Buckley off of the tele for only £2, bargain!
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Long Live Comedy @ The Dog And Parrot 16th Feb 2010
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George has finally got his emcee slot back, He won’t want to give that up when Dan gets back, if there’s a club left when he comes back (joking George). He’s improved a lot as an emcee and this week was no exception. Nice to see a busy crowd this week. George talked politics and his attitude to foreigners *cough*.
Up first was Keara Murphy fresh from the hyena and the king’s manor where some insensitive comedian had made a joke about her heavily ovulating before the menopause after she’d left. Can’t think who that was... anyways back to the gig. Keara talked about being a student, how England’s a holiday for her and the joys of her home town of Glasgow and her mums love of Irish men. Highly entertaining. Next up was Phil Golder, who’s 30 (it’s not the end only the beginning of the end Phil!) Talked of his loathing for children, his boredom and caution of porn and talked of old age home in the style of big brother. Good this week Phil you can quote me on that. The first break followed.
George gave us stories of cannabis possession and arrests and took Dan’s mantle in trying to sex the audience (usually women), no doubt from that all famous emcee’s sex offender’s guide. He talked about his one night stand and subsequent elaborate new day get out clause, that’s the problem with having a women stay over at your place, a premature evacuation won’t do you any favours. Next up was Lee Kyle with his preacher man /Amish/ Jew look dressed head to toe in black. His cat died, he showed us his stained pants (fake we hope!). Weird, quirky comedy and controversial with awkward silences, but got laughs anyway. Holding your shoes in the air and looking like a human scare crow / eye picture has never been so strangely entertaining. Not for everyone, but certainly different and a brave choice. I’ve never seen an ending quite like that before.
Next was Jared he’s a mummy’s boy, talked dance and politics and about having kids of your own and being a father. He has too many facebook friends (don’t we all). Energetic performance. Calum Cramb up next scarred for life jokes (whatever that mean don’t ask me I don’t understand my notes!) he talked about his conversation with a chav outside trying to bum a tab and tried new stuff including some Haiti material! Brave, but still the best Haiti stuff I’ve heard so far. Break.
John Barker (Boris Johnson) strolled on the stage with his bumbling conservative satire, dressed like an Eskimo. Mental ramblings in a comedy stylee. Maybe a little too realistic! Up next Sharon Race talking about Valentine’s Day, teacher training and new stuff such as names for genitalia. We still never got that song though Sharon! We’ll hold you to it one day.... Special end appearance from Dickie Gardner with two minutes of untried one liner’s, I knew it only took a minute or two anyway! (It’s late I should have been in bed a long time ago!) He also talked about pre nuptial contracted drunken sex and finally there was enough time for George to end on a one liner that he managed to do twice. Good night? It was indeed and now it’s my bedtime.
George has finally got his emcee slot back, He won’t want to give that up when Dan gets back, if there’s a club left when he comes back (joking George). He’s improved a lot as an emcee and this week was no exception. Nice to see a busy crowd this week. George talked politics and his attitude to foreigners *cough*.
Up first was Keara Murphy fresh from the hyena and the king’s manor where some insensitive comedian had made a joke about her heavily ovulating before the menopause after she’d left. Can’t think who that was... anyways back to the gig. Keara talked about being a student, how England’s a holiday for her and the joys of her home town of Glasgow and her mums love of Irish men. Highly entertaining. Next up was Phil Golder, who’s 30 (it’s not the end only the beginning of the end Phil!) Talked of his loathing for children, his boredom and caution of porn and talked of old age home in the style of big brother. Good this week Phil you can quote me on that. The first break followed.
George gave us stories of cannabis possession and arrests and took Dan’s mantle in trying to sex the audience (usually women), no doubt from that all famous emcee’s sex offender’s guide. He talked about his one night stand and subsequent elaborate new day get out clause, that’s the problem with having a women stay over at your place, a premature evacuation won’t do you any favours. Next up was Lee Kyle with his preacher man /Amish/ Jew look dressed head to toe in black. His cat died, he showed us his stained pants (fake we hope!). Weird, quirky comedy and controversial with awkward silences, but got laughs anyway. Holding your shoes in the air and looking like a human scare crow / eye picture has never been so strangely entertaining. Not for everyone, but certainly different and a brave choice. I’ve never seen an ending quite like that before.
Next was Jared he’s a mummy’s boy, talked dance and politics and about having kids of your own and being a father. He has too many facebook friends (don’t we all). Energetic performance. Calum Cramb up next scarred for life jokes (whatever that mean don’t ask me I don’t understand my notes!) he talked about his conversation with a chav outside trying to bum a tab and tried new stuff including some Haiti material! Brave, but still the best Haiti stuff I’ve heard so far. Break.
John Barker (Boris Johnson) strolled on the stage with his bumbling conservative satire, dressed like an Eskimo. Mental ramblings in a comedy stylee. Maybe a little too realistic! Up next Sharon Race talking about Valentine’s Day, teacher training and new stuff such as names for genitalia. We still never got that song though Sharon! We’ll hold you to it one day.... Special end appearance from Dickie Gardner with two minutes of untried one liner’s, I knew it only took a minute or two anyway! (It’s late I should have been in bed a long time ago!) He also talked about pre nuptial contracted drunken sex and finally there was enough time for George to end on a one liner that he managed to do twice. Good night? It was indeed and now it’s my bedtime.
Long Live Comedy @ The Dog And Parrot 9th Feb 2010
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Dan Emceed with more George ribbing, one might hasten to think George is happy Dan’s buggering off to Australia for a while, but that would be cynical thinking. Dan talked about his time as Gloria Huniford’s warm up act. I presume he meant only in a professional capacity anyway.
Up first was Nick Cranston, the filth without his fury this week. Chatting up the regulars on the front row trying and failing where so many (including George and Dan) have already failed. Nick talked about strip clubs making them sound even seedier than even I remembered them to be. Starting from the lowest ebb is a good place as the only way is up (or less crude at least!) He asked what would you do for a million pounds? More like what wouldn’t we do! Up next Veteran of long live Paul Gerrard with more one liners, probably one of the most prolific one liner joke tellers in the north east. Exposing us to more of his strange but intriguing inner world. Next Conner Pierce, his second ever gig, improved from his first and his second was better than my second anyway! He talked about astrology and the holocaust, cheery stuff. Still nice to see he’d written and performed more than one joke this time (owww catty, just kidding Pierce it’s tough when you’re new!) he was followed by a very welcomed beer Break.
Dan came back with more tales of his misspent sexual youth. Up next was Paul Hayman, all suited and booted, speech impediment humour is that rare comic gem that thankfully worked really well for him. Looking forward to seeing him again at LLC. He used age based material and talked about relationships, really lifted a jaded room on a quiet night crowd-wise. More George ribbing from Dan, blatantly borderline tries to pimp out the front row. They weren’t impressed, but still you always pay for it.....just not always directly and not always with money! Another break.
Jared up next with a bright yellow shirt which blinded the crowd and a nice suit to go with it. His mum still helps him out with his clothes bless. Talked about the got to get em all nature of facebook and his relatives on facebook. Last up was Ian Todd, talking classified ads (that he’d made up), wearing a tracksuit top and genes bottom an odd combination; I’m missing his Freddy Kruger look he stole off me already. Always the entertainer.
Dan Emceed with more George ribbing, one might hasten to think George is happy Dan’s buggering off to Australia for a while, but that would be cynical thinking. Dan talked about his time as Gloria Huniford’s warm up act. I presume he meant only in a professional capacity anyway.
Up first was Nick Cranston, the filth without his fury this week. Chatting up the regulars on the front row trying and failing where so many (including George and Dan) have already failed. Nick talked about strip clubs making them sound even seedier than even I remembered them to be. Starting from the lowest ebb is a good place as the only way is up (or less crude at least!) He asked what would you do for a million pounds? More like what wouldn’t we do! Up next Veteran of long live Paul Gerrard with more one liners, probably one of the most prolific one liner joke tellers in the north east. Exposing us to more of his strange but intriguing inner world. Next Conner Pierce, his second ever gig, improved from his first and his second was better than my second anyway! He talked about astrology and the holocaust, cheery stuff. Still nice to see he’d written and performed more than one joke this time (owww catty, just kidding Pierce it’s tough when you’re new!) he was followed by a very welcomed beer Break.
Dan came back with more tales of his misspent sexual youth. Up next was Paul Hayman, all suited and booted, speech impediment humour is that rare comic gem that thankfully worked really well for him. Looking forward to seeing him again at LLC. He used age based material and talked about relationships, really lifted a jaded room on a quiet night crowd-wise. More George ribbing from Dan, blatantly borderline tries to pimp out the front row. They weren’t impressed, but still you always pay for it.....just not always directly and not always with money! Another break.
Jared up next with a bright yellow shirt which blinded the crowd and a nice suit to go with it. His mum still helps him out with his clothes bless. Talked about the got to get em all nature of facebook and his relatives on facebook. Last up was Ian Todd, talking classified ads (that he’d made up), wearing a tracksuit top and genes bottom an odd combination; I’m missing his Freddy Kruger look he stole off me already. Always the entertainer.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
LLC Review 2nd February 2010
Long Live Comedy @ Dog and Parrot 2nd February 2010
Dan was emcee again tonight, probably just to stop George doing it (he’s pedantic like that you know). This week he decided to try other peoples jokes to see if we guessed who’s they were correctly, we didn’t. He was leeching on young women as usual; girls over 27 need not apply! Still he did crucify George and better him than me (that was last week and probably every week after he reads this). Anyway back to the acts.
First up was Phil Golder, back from a long absence with some new material. He talked up Afghanistan and got a lot of laughs out of blowing his nose, always a good comedic action I find. Not a bad return at all. James Christopher next, more Afghan jokes; he’s always getting compared to other people by the way he looks, so I won’t add to it this week. It was a tight set with lots of new stuff. Nice Trench coat too.
Up after the break was just another minute (don’t sue us). Sharon tried to host, God bless her and at least she gave it a go! I think a review of the rules before hand would have been handy! On the panel was Dickie Gardner, Steve Hesse, George Zach and Pete Thompson (former champion, but came last I think this time!) Topics included: haemorrhoids, Tiles, French Cheese, Greece and Porn (the last two of course George is excelled in). Of course George won he can rant for Greece!
So another break and back into the acts, Dickie Gardner kicked us off with the idea of
A rape alarm for a present (not his idea I stress!), the art of overhearing comments and conversations and other tip bits, a short set tonight but quite Sharpe. Dan then talked about space docking (you don’t want to know) and putting poo in a condom (it’s a gay thing apparently!). Last but not least was Sharon Race, now some people think I’m racist, I’m not I quite like Sharon Race, she may struggle to use a timer, be unable to add up basic numbers but she probably does a mean curry (that’s a joke don’t write in and complain!) she whizzed through as we were running short, but managed to do some new chav based material and recovered well from the just a minute mishap earlier. It’s all learning Sharon!
Dan was emcee again tonight, probably just to stop George doing it (he’s pedantic like that you know). This week he decided to try other peoples jokes to see if we guessed who’s they were correctly, we didn’t. He was leeching on young women as usual; girls over 27 need not apply! Still he did crucify George and better him than me (that was last week and probably every week after he reads this). Anyway back to the acts.
First up was Phil Golder, back from a long absence with some new material. He talked up Afghanistan and got a lot of laughs out of blowing his nose, always a good comedic action I find. Not a bad return at all. James Christopher next, more Afghan jokes; he’s always getting compared to other people by the way he looks, so I won’t add to it this week. It was a tight set with lots of new stuff. Nice Trench coat too.
Up after the break was just another minute (don’t sue us). Sharon tried to host, God bless her and at least she gave it a go! I think a review of the rules before hand would have been handy! On the panel was Dickie Gardner, Steve Hesse, George Zach and Pete Thompson (former champion, but came last I think this time!) Topics included: haemorrhoids, Tiles, French Cheese, Greece and Porn (the last two of course George is excelled in). Of course George won he can rant for Greece!
So another break and back into the acts, Dickie Gardner kicked us off with the idea of
A rape alarm for a present (not his idea I stress!), the art of overhearing comments and conversations and other tip bits, a short set tonight but quite Sharpe. Dan then talked about space docking (you don’t want to know) and putting poo in a condom (it’s a gay thing apparently!). Last but not least was Sharon Race, now some people think I’m racist, I’m not I quite like Sharon Race, she may struggle to use a timer, be unable to add up basic numbers but she probably does a mean curry (that’s a joke don’t write in and complain!) she whizzed through as we were running short, but managed to do some new chav based material and recovered well from the just a minute mishap earlier. It’s all learning Sharon!
LLC Review 26th January 2010
Dog and Parrot Long live Comedy 26th January 2009
Dan was back to emcee again with more wicked stories of his misspent January. Up first was Nick Cranston with his usual filth, including masturbation material and he was the first to start calling the girl with the tattoos on her leg, legs girl, which continued throughout the night much to her grievance. Next up was Connor Pierce who talked adverts, looking very casual, with frizzy ginger hair . Made the mistake of asking the audience who he could impersonate getting the inevitable reply of Mick Hucknell. Still not bad for a first gig.
After the break was John Barker, doing his lets learn English sketch. Sounding as Alan Partridge as ever all in dark with his brother on stage, the first of the night to say “Haiti” brave, but amusing. Kevin Wikinson up next, another newbie who was taking to the stage for the first time. Masturbation and dogs were on the menu and he got a big laugh as he came on stage, unfortunately it was not for him it was for legs girl falling down and doing the splits as she tried to leave the room. There’s something about this place that attracts extremely drunk women, but as Dan said we all still would. Still Kevin recovered the focus and had quite a good set. Dan then talked about relationships before Sharon Race took to the stage. Wearing a scarf, she tried some new stuff, informing us of how Newcastle fairs in the national polls, along with the usual call centre banter.
Another break, Up next was Carlos (who didn’t look quite as rapey as Dan had made out) who proceeded to raise the tone of the night...oh no wait sorry this was Carlos, he shared with us some of the darker analogies he had pondered this Christmas and revealed interesting truths regarding tasks he deems suitable for his mother to carry out. He seemed to have genuinely disturbed the two girls at the front, who were obviously unaware of the good doctor’s reputation.
then finishing the night was Simon Buglass, ex Byker groove (sort of) wearing his trademark flat cap he talked life, love (or singleness) why he’s still single and Susan Boyle. An eventful night as usual, don’t you just love drunk women.
Dan was back to emcee again with more wicked stories of his misspent January. Up first was Nick Cranston with his usual filth, including masturbation material and he was the first to start calling the girl with the tattoos on her leg, legs girl, which continued throughout the night much to her grievance. Next up was Connor Pierce who talked adverts, looking very casual, with frizzy ginger hair . Made the mistake of asking the audience who he could impersonate getting the inevitable reply of Mick Hucknell. Still not bad for a first gig.
After the break was John Barker, doing his lets learn English sketch. Sounding as Alan Partridge as ever all in dark with his brother on stage, the first of the night to say “Haiti” brave, but amusing. Kevin Wikinson up next, another newbie who was taking to the stage for the first time. Masturbation and dogs were on the menu and he got a big laugh as he came on stage, unfortunately it was not for him it was for legs girl falling down and doing the splits as she tried to leave the room. There’s something about this place that attracts extremely drunk women, but as Dan said we all still would. Still Kevin recovered the focus and had quite a good set. Dan then talked about relationships before Sharon Race took to the stage. Wearing a scarf, she tried some new stuff, informing us of how Newcastle fairs in the national polls, along with the usual call centre banter.
Another break, Up next was Carlos (who didn’t look quite as rapey as Dan had made out) who proceeded to raise the tone of the night...oh no wait sorry this was Carlos, he shared with us some of the darker analogies he had pondered this Christmas and revealed interesting truths regarding tasks he deems suitable for his mother to carry out. He seemed to have genuinely disturbed the two girls at the front, who were obviously unaware of the good doctor’s reputation.
then finishing the night was Simon Buglass, ex Byker groove (sort of) wearing his trademark flat cap he talked life, love (or singleness) why he’s still single and Susan Boyle. An eventful night as usual, don’t you just love drunk women.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
LLC Review 19th January 2010
January 19th
Another jam packed room this week, 2010 has so far brought plenty of people to LLC at the Dog and Parrot (Well apart from the January 5th audience no show, but the first rule of LLC club is that you don’t talk about January 5th! The second rule of LLC club is that you DO NOT talk about January 5th!! And the third rule is something about mobiles). A variety of styles complementing tonight’s bill. George Zach was up again as MC discussing his love for the snow in this country even if it does worry his poor mother back home in Greece.
LLC regular Paul Gerrard stepped up first this week and instead of his normal routine of quick-fire one liners, Paul opened the show well by revealing dark truths of his budget holidays.
It’s that time of year again where Simon Cowell and his buzzer-happy associates trawl the length and breadth of the country in search of those who can prove that Britain’s got talent. Stepping up to the challenge this year is Flash. In preparation for the ITV show, Flash treated us to what he has prepared for the 3 minute audition. A stylish mix of magic and comedy, which added a touch of pizzazz to a Tuesday night. Great stuff. We wish him the best of luck.
Next up, all the way from Leeds was Rob Alexander providing us with his brand of dark political humour. Excellently written and performed well, but unfortunately it seemed at times perhaps too dark or political for this week’s audience. But he finished very well with some audience involvement.
Taking the microphone next was newcomer to the comedy scene, Matt Pottinger, talking first of the limitations facing observational comedians in this digital age, before taking us on flights of whimsy with some hard hitting aggression thrown into the mix too. An excellent set that had the audience in stitches.
Keeping the crowd laughing next was Jared Jess-Cooke with material on the antics of the different generations of his family. Great stuff.
Christopher Errington followed by allowing us into the world of his dreams and throwing in more childhood pop-culture references that once again went straight over George’s head. It appeared tonight’s theme was not ‘Fantasy’ as stated, but rather ‘references that will confuse George’ which turned out to prove much funnier. But nonetheless George wasn’t phased by this as he was on his game tonight as MC.
The show was due to finish here, but out of the norm at LLC the gig was actually running ahead of time, so closing tonight with an impromptu set was Dickie Gardner who looking like he just stepped out of a twilight film with his ‘bling’ had a pretty good set. He Talked about his relationships with his family and the perils of going to gay bars in a disturbing, but interesting style.
A great show overall tonight and we hope to keep seeing big audiences in the following weeks.
Another jam packed room this week, 2010 has so far brought plenty of people to LLC at the Dog and Parrot (Well apart from the January 5th audience no show, but the first rule of LLC club is that you don’t talk about January 5th! The second rule of LLC club is that you DO NOT talk about January 5th!! And the third rule is something about mobiles). A variety of styles complementing tonight’s bill. George Zach was up again as MC discussing his love for the snow in this country even if it does worry his poor mother back home in Greece.
LLC regular Paul Gerrard stepped up first this week and instead of his normal routine of quick-fire one liners, Paul opened the show well by revealing dark truths of his budget holidays.
It’s that time of year again where Simon Cowell and his buzzer-happy associates trawl the length and breadth of the country in search of those who can prove that Britain’s got talent. Stepping up to the challenge this year is Flash. In preparation for the ITV show, Flash treated us to what he has prepared for the 3 minute audition. A stylish mix of magic and comedy, which added a touch of pizzazz to a Tuesday night. Great stuff. We wish him the best of luck.
Next up, all the way from Leeds was Rob Alexander providing us with his brand of dark political humour. Excellently written and performed well, but unfortunately it seemed at times perhaps too dark or political for this week’s audience. But he finished very well with some audience involvement.
Taking the microphone next was newcomer to the comedy scene, Matt Pottinger, talking first of the limitations facing observational comedians in this digital age, before taking us on flights of whimsy with some hard hitting aggression thrown into the mix too. An excellent set that had the audience in stitches.
Keeping the crowd laughing next was Jared Jess-Cooke with material on the antics of the different generations of his family. Great stuff.
Christopher Errington followed by allowing us into the world of his dreams and throwing in more childhood pop-culture references that once again went straight over George’s head. It appeared tonight’s theme was not ‘Fantasy’ as stated, but rather ‘references that will confuse George’ which turned out to prove much funnier. But nonetheless George wasn’t phased by this as he was on his game tonight as MC.
The show was due to finish here, but out of the norm at LLC the gig was actually running ahead of time, so closing tonight with an impromptu set was Dickie Gardner who looking like he just stepped out of a twilight film with his ‘bling’ had a pretty good set. He Talked about his relationships with his family and the perils of going to gay bars in a disturbing, but interesting style.
A great show overall tonight and we hope to keep seeing big audiences in the following weeks.
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